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Specify vs Specified - What's the difference?

specify | specified |

As verbs the difference between specify and specified

is that specify is to state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition while specified is (specify).

As an adjective specified is

thoroughly explained; adequately commented.

specify

English

Verb

(en-verb)
  • To state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.
  • To include in a specification.
  • To bring about a specific result.

    • Related terms

    * specifiable * specific * specification

    specified

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Thoroughly explained; adequately commented.

    • Antonyms

    * unspecified

    Verb

    (head)
  • (specify)